It's difficult to enter this swinging door, sawdust covered floor saloon unnoticed. While we were there the piano player (and patrons) greeted each newcomer with "Hi! Where you from?" and before they could answer were told "Who Cares!" Trying to leave without a tip to our piano playing host would earn additional comments.
The Red Dog you will be told is currently at its third "original" location smack along the water front. Overcrowded with "frontier" atmosphere and loads of silliness it is place to kick back and have a good time. The staff do their best to make sure that's what happens.
The atmosphere is friendly and fun but not for those without a willingness to jump in and participate or at least maintain a good sense of humor and be offended by a bit of the
ribald. Given that warning it's not the place to bring your kids.
We stopped for a beer, had three and still hated to leave. Thousands of business cards decorate one area where visitors can add to the collection. This is a place to share a table and strike up a conversation with strangers or sing along with the bawdy lyrics and chanties.
The honky tonk piano playing is excellent, the jokes and songs corny. The beer great after a day of wandering and sightseeing. Prices aren't outrageous and the entertainment is worth every penny.
Be sure to stop in.